GZT
Gaziantep
Turkey
11,097 km
6,895 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
11,097 km
6,895 mi / 5,992 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
320°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GZT IAH
Airport Name Gaziantep International Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code GZT IAH
ICAO Code LTAJ KIAH
City Gaziantep Houston
Country Turkey United States
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Chicago
Elevation 2,315 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 36.950000, 37.480000 29.980000, -95.340000

Gaziantep (GZT) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gaziantep International Airport (GZT) in Gaziantep, Turkey to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 11,097 kilometers (6,895 miles / 5,992 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Turkey with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:18 in Gaziantep, it's 05:18 in Houston. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,219 feet between the two airports. George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport sits lower than Gaziantep International Airport.

The return flight from Houston (IAH) to Gaziantep (GZT) follows a heading of 37° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Gaziantep International Airport (GZT) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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